It's Time!
Transform Your Relationship with Anxiety:                             Embrace
Enhanced CBT, EMDR, EFT, and TFT

'Between stimulus and response, there is a space.
In that space lies our freedom and power to choose our response.
In our response lies our growth and freedom.'  
Viktor E. Frankl
 

Meet Lisa

Growing up with dyslexia, I intimately understand the challenges of being neurodiverse, personally I prefer to describe myself as ’Neuro Sparkly’. I faced social awkwardness that developed into crippling anxiety and self-doubt. Traditional methods provided little relief until my parents trained in hypnotherapy - the results were transformative. Not only did it help my social anxiety, but also pain management for endometriosis and migraines. This personal experience sparked a passion to understand the mind's vast potential and help others navigate their own obstacles.

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During my career as a nurse where I was frequently complimented on my ability to create a safe, supportive environment for patients and that was possible due to me having the unique perspective of being both a patient and caregiver. This ‘inside view’ that allowed me to connect with empathy and understanding. However, due to significant health challenges, I had to make the difficult decision to leave nursing. I was grief stricken as I could no longer do what I loved.

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Embracing my family's motto of turning ‘pain into purpose,’ (inspired by the amazing Viktor Frankl) I considered my options and decided that I could best use my experience by becoming a counsellor. As someone who is ‘neuro-spicy,’ or ‘neuro-sparkly’ I understood that I would be able to achieve this goal if I took a step-by-step approach, metaphorically ‘eating the elephant one bite at a time.’ This means that my reaching my educational goals hasn’t been linear but necessary for me to gain confidence and cement the knowledge so I can be the best counselor that I can be.

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My approach isn't based solely on textbooks; it's informed by authentic, lived experiences. I know the feeling of being crippled by anxiety and overwhelmed by self-doubt. This allows me to create a genuine connection and empower clients to find their own healing path. Having transformed my struggles into growth, I'm passionate about helping others do the same.

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If you're facing personal obstacles, chronic illness, disability, or any other challenge, I would be honored to support you. My therapeutic style integrates evidence based methods such as hypnotherapy and EMDR. There is one thing I can guarantee when you sit with me I will see beyond your label to you the individual and all the possibilities that go with that.

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There are more than 30 private health insurance providers in Australia and of these a small number provide cover for hypnotherapy services.  Generally hypnotherapy comes under extras cover and a high level of insurance is required to make a claim. As of April 2022 GoAH members have been accredited for the following health funds:

• HBF

• CBH

• HCF

• HCI

• Queensland Country Health Fund

• St Lukes Health 

 All funds have different rules and requirements but there is generally an upper limit of around $200 which can be claimed in any one year. Clients are advised to check with their insurer as to whether their plan covers hypnotherapy.